aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
Adair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Roland Adair, Boston, Massachusetts."
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading "Roland Adair, Boston, Massachusetts."
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you require, Mr. Adair?"
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
indexnounUS /ˈɪndeks/
a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
intuitivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtuːɪtɪvli/
in an intuitive manner
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Roland Adair, Boston, Massachusetts."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What do you require, Mr. Adair?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
preferablyadverbUS /ˈprefərəbli/
more readily or willingly
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
Pyramidion
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading "What do you require, Mr. Adair?"
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Roland Adair, Boston, Massachusetts."
sensingnounUS /ˈsensɪŋ/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
well-groomedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you require, Mr. Adair?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It was thus the Gray Phantom inscribed the register at Hotel Pyramidion, while an affable clerk beamed approval on his athletic and well-groomed figure.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The clerk, intuitively sensing that the new arrival was one accustomed to having his wishes complied with, glanced at his card index.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Parlor, bedroom, and bath, with southern exposure, preferably above the sixth floor."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you require, Mr. Adair?"
